Simply Solar

What Simply Solar does

Simply Solar, LLC is a Southern California solar installation company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The company designs, sells, installs, and maintains photovoltaic solar panel systems, battery storage systems, and EV chargers for residential and commercial customers across eight Southern California counties (Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Imperial). It serves only customers located within California.

The company's product stack is built primarily on Enphase energy technology: Enphase IQ8+ microinverters with 98.5% maximum efficiency, the Enphase IQ Battery 5P (5kWh usable capacity, lithium iron phosphate chemistry), Enphase IQ System Controller 3, and Enphase IQ Combiner 5. Solar panels are sourced from multiple manufacturers including QCell (QCELL 400 residential and QCELL 480 commercial), Silfab (SIL-400 HC+), REC Group (REC ALPHA 72 Series at 21.7% efficiency), and Solar4America (410W panels at 21% module efficiency). Simply Solar holds Enphase Platinum installer certification and is described as one of the largest installers of Enphase batteries in Southern California. The company holds California State Contractor License #990055.

Simply Solar operates a sales-led, in-house go-to-market model: customers engage through phone consultation (310-532-0995 or 1-844-SUN-EASY), website quote request, or in-person free consultation, with the company managing every step of the process from sales through engineering, permitting, installation, and ongoing monitoring. Revenue streams consist primarily of one-time installation fees for solar, battery, and EV charger projects, supplemented by recurring system monitoring subscriptions and third-party financing referral commissions. The company offers a 25-year parts-and-labor warranty, a 10-year roofing warranty with one free removal/reinstall for re-roofing, and a 30-day installation completion promise. Two financing options are offered: cash purchase (with system payback typically within 5 years) or no-money-down financed installation through third-party lenders, supported by the federal 30% solar tax credit and California property tax exemptions.

Name

Simply Solar

Legal name

Simply Solar, LLC

Website

https://simplysolarsocal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simply Solar is a Southern California solar installation company founded in 2013, serving residential and commercial customers across eight counties with solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers from Enphase, QCell, Silfab, and other manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar installation
• Solar battery storage
• EV charger installation
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Installation: Design, installation, and maintenance of solar panel systems for residential and commercial properties. Revenue generated from the sale and installation of complete solar energy systems including panels, inverters, racking, and related equipment.
2. Battery Storage Installation: Installation of battery storage systems including the Enphase IQ Battery 5P and related components (IQ System Controller, IQ Combiner). Often bundled with new solar installations or added to existing systems.
3. EV Charger Installation: Installation of electric vehicle charging stations for residential and commercial properties. Includes Enphase IQ EV Chargers and custom commercial solutions.
4. Financing Services: The company offers financing options to customers with no upfront costs and no down payment required, facilitating solar adoption. This is likely a referral or partnership revenue stream from third-party lenders.
5. System Monitoring Services: Ongoing monitoring of installed solar systems with regular updates and reporting. Active monitoring services where the Simply Solar team monitors customer systems for performance issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Simply Solar is a regional solar installation company that designs, sells, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic panel systems, battery storage units, and EV chargers for residential and commercial properties in Southern California. The company manages the entire process in-house — from initial consultation and engineering through permitting, installation, and ongoing system monitoring — using third-party hardware from Enphase, QCell, Silfab, REC, SolarEdge, and Solar4America.

Product overview

Simply Solar is a solar installation company offering a unified product portfolio combining third-party solar hardware with installation and monitoring services. Their residential offerings include Silfab, QCELL, and Solar4America solar panels (ranging 400-410W) paired with Enphase IQ8+ microinverters, plus Enphase battery storage systems (IQ Battery 5P, System Controller 3, Combiner 5) and EV chargers. Commercial solutions feature QCELL 480W and REC ALPHA 72 panels with SolarEdge power optimizers. All installations are backed by a comprehensive 25-year warranty covering parts, labor, and monitoring, along with a 10-year roofing warranty. The company manages the entire process in-house from consultation through installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Installation Complete residential solar panel system design, permitting, and professional in-house installation for homeowners in Southern California, typically paired with Enphase IQ8+ microinverters and panels from QCell, Silfab, or Solar4America.
• Commercial Solar Installation Comprehensive commercial solar solutions for businesses in Southern California, including high-output panels (QCELL 480W, REC ALPHA 72), SolarEdge power optimizers, site assessments, energy audits, installation, and maintenance.
• Solar Battery Storage Installation Installation of Enphase IQ Battery 5P lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery storage systems (5kWh usable capacity) for backup power, self-consumption, and time-of-use optimization, either bundled with new solar or added to existing systems.
• EV Charger Installation
• System Monitoring and Maintenance Service Ongoing active monitoring of installed solar and battery systems with performance reporting, paired with a 25-year warranty covering panels, microinverters, and labor (with performance guarantees of 98% at year 1, 95% at year 10, 86% at year 25) and a 10-year roofing warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ customers served since 2013
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Enphase EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase Energy is the primary technology partner providing microinverter systems (IQ8+), battery storage solutions (IQ Battery 5P), EV chargers, and system controllers. Simply Solar holds Enphase Platinum certification and is one of the largest Enphase battery installers in Southern California. The partnership enables individual panel monitoring and 25-year warranty coverage.
• QCellcoreTechnology or IntegrationQCell provides solar panels (QCELL 400 for residential at 400W output, QCELL 480 for commercial at 480W) featuring built-in microinverters, corrosion-resistant aluminum frames, and high-transparency tempered glass for durability and reliability.
• Silfab SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilfab provides the SIL-400 HC+ solar panel featuring 9-busbar technology, half-cell design, and 400W output with high efficiency and durability for North American homeowners.
• REC GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationREC Group provides the REC ALPHA 72 Series solar panel with 21.7% efficiency for commercial installations, offering reliable and cost-effective solar power with advanced technology and long lifespan.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarEdge provides power optimizers for commercial solar installations that maximize energy production by continuously adjusting power output of each panel and include built-in safety features for surge protection.
• GRID AlternativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRID Alternatives administers the DAC-SASH program for disadvantaged communities in California. Simply Solar directs eligible customers to GRID Alternatives for information on the program that provides up to $3 per watt in incentives for qualified homeowners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer offering solar leases, PPAs, and increasingly battery storage across California and other states. Directly comparable to Simply Solar in residential PV + storage installation in the SoCal market, with national scale Simply Solar lacks.
• SunPower: Residential and commercial solar installer and panel manufacturer with strong California presence. Comparable product offering (panels, inverters, storage, EV charging) and customer base to Simply Solar, though at much larger national scale.
• ADT Solar: National residential solar installer offering panel, storage, and roofing solutions with strong presence in Sun Belt states including California. Directly comparable go-to-market (in-home consultation, financed and cash options) and product mix.
• Momentum Solar: Residential solar installer with direct sales model operating across multiple states including California. Comparable customer base and bundled solar+storage+EVC offering, with a similar in-house (vs. subcontracted) installation approach.
• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the US, primarily on the East Coast. Comparable vertical model (direct sales, in-house install, panel+battery+EV charger) but with a different regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Tesla's solar and energy storage business (Solar Roof, Powerwall) operates as a national installer and equipment manufacturer. Broad incumbent in residential solar+storage with overlapping target customers in California, competing for similar homeowner demand.
• Enphase Energy: Primary technology supplier to Simply Solar (microinverters, batteries, EV chargers). As the dominant residential microinverter platform, Enphase is both a key partner and a strategic incumbent whose installer economics directly shape Simply Solar's business.

Regional players

• Semper Solaris: San Diego-based residential and commercial solar, battery, and roofing installer. Operates in overlapping Southern California counties and competes head-to-head with Simply Solar for the same residential and small commercial customers.
• Baker Electric Home Energy: Southern California-based residential solar, battery, and roofing installer. Overlaps with Simply Solar's SoCal service area, particularly in San Diego and Orange County, with a similar turnkey installation offering.

Emerging players

• Green Home Systems: Residential and small commercial solar installer operating in California and other Western states. Similar product mix (panels, batteries, EV chargers) and sales-led GTM, but with a smaller and less established regional footprint than Simply Solar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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